Women were treated according to social tradition and English common law and were denied most legal rights. In general they could not vote, own property, keep their own wages, or even have custody of their children.
Starting in 1848, the Equal Rights Amendment has been an ongoing struggle with each new victory bringing new need for equality. In 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott gathered around 300 men and women at the Seneca Falls convention to protest for women's rights. The official Equal Rights Amendment was introduced in 1923 and did not pass through each Congress until 1972. In 1982, not enough states had been ratified and it was re-introduced. Since 1994, it was been introduced into every Congress and has been accepted.
I guess none have been denied. While some territories have significantly delayed petitioning for statehood, including Alaska (92 years) and Oklahoma (104 years), no valid petition for statehood has ever been denied by the U.S. Congress.
The Dred Scott decision, which denied citizenship to African Americans and upheld the rights of slave owners, would have been met with outrage and despair among abolitionists and supporters of civil rights. Many would have viewed it as a blatant violation of fundamental human rights and a step backwards for justice and equality in America. The ruling underscored the deep divisions in the country and intensified the fight against slavery, motivating activists to push even harder for abolition and civil rights. Overall, it would have been seen as a catalyst for further activism and resistance against systemic racism.
When the 19th Amendment was finally ratified in August 1920, all American women finally achieved the right to vote. But before that, individual states had been giving women the opportunity to cast their ballots in state elections or for local offices as far back as 1870s (some sources say the territory of Wyoming gave women the vote in 1869). Some states were very specific about what voting rights women could have: in Massachusetts, for example, women were given the right to vote for School Committee in 1873, but they were not given any other voting rights, and repeatedly, the male voters refused to expand those rights. By contrast, Colorado gave women full voting rights in 1893, and Utah did the same in 1895. Montana gave women voting rights in 1914 and by 1917, the state sent a woman to congress; Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Women's suffrage (the word "suffrage" comes from an old word that means "permission") was thus a gradual, state-by-state process until 1920, when suffrage was finally attained for all women across the USA.
Large groups of women wanted equal rights as men, and wanted to have the ability to work as men did. they wanted to be as equal as men. Women who been treated like pieces of paper wanted will and fredoom
To Vote and the right to be a first class citizen. Also the right to work in factories.
brazil have been in war lately, and have apparently been denied their human rights for severral different reasons. they have also been protesting too
In the past, women often faced significant social, legal, and economic restrictions, with their roles largely confined to domestic responsibilities and caregiving. They had limited access to education and employment opportunities, and their rights were often subordinated to those of men. In many cultures, women were denied basic rights, such as voting and owning property, which reinforced gender inequality. However, throughout history, women have also been instrumental in social movements, advocating for their rights and challenging societal norms.
Women's rights injustices have deep historical roots, often traced back to ancient societies where women were denied basic rights and autonomy. The modern women's rights movement gained momentum in the late 19th century, particularly with the suffrage movement advocating for women's voting rights. While significant progress has been made, particularly in the 20th century, gender inequality and injustices continue to persist today, indicating that the struggle for women's rights is ongoing rather than having a definitive start and stop.
Drummond argues that his client has been denied the right to think. In essence, he has been denied his First Amendment Right of the Freedom of Speech.
Thousands of years of history have told women that they are second class. The right to vote, to own property, to own land, businesses, and to attend institutes of higher education have been denied women. Even in recent history women have been treated as second class to a husband or father. Not all women have considered themselves second class and have fought the label and treatment that comes with it.
It has been said that rights are either absolute, or do not exist at all. Meaning that unless a right is always present, and applies to everyone, it is not a right but a privilege. Privileges can be granted or taken away, rights cannot. From this perspective - if rights are denied to a minority then they are really being denied to everyone.
There isn't a definitive answer to this question as the status and rights of women have varied significantly throughout history and across different societies. Some examples of women who have been recognized for their achievements in advancing rights for women include suffragists like Susan B. Anthony, leaders like Indira Gandhi, and activists like Malala Yousafzai.
Women's rights have historically been considered a social injustice due to systemic discrimination and unequal treatment in various aspects of life, including legal, economic, and social spheres. Women were often denied basic rights, such as the right to vote, access to education, and equal pay for equal work, reinforcing gender inequality. This marginalization not only limited women's opportunities but also perpetuated stereotypes that devalued their contributions to society. The fight for women's rights aims to rectify these injustices and promote gender equality.
The rights of women and children have been championed by various leaders and organizations throughout history. Notable figures include Susan B. Anthony and Emmeline Pankhurst for women's suffrage, and Malala Yousafzai for girls' education. Additionally, organizations such as UNICEF and UN Women play crucial roles in advocating for and protecting the rights of children and women globally. Their efforts have significantly advanced gender equality and child welfare.
Yes; ancient Egpytian women had legal rights and freedoms. It has been argued that in the ancient world they were the freest.
Women didn't have any rights for centuries. Even after getting the right to vote other rights were denied. It is only in the last 30 years that the movement towards full rights has been achieved. Women today still only make seventy five cents on the dollar compared to a man. It wasn't until the late 1980's a woman could be a fighter pilot and with the passage of Title9 women's sports in colleges achieved the money and scholarships equal to men's sports. The number of women in congress is still a handful compared to the population of men and few women are governors or CEO's of corporations. Women through history have been considered second class citizens and have had the role of chattel. Until recently women were not allowed in colleges, to have bank accounts, own a business, to buy property, or to make decisions dealing with their lives.